Local school board
trustee stepping down
By Diane Hutchinson
Battle River School Division
 |
Hameed
Syed |
After six years of service on the Battle River School Division Board of Trustees,
Camrose representative Hameed Syed is stepping down.
Mr. Syeds retirement from the Board will take effect at the time of the
upcoming school board elections, scheduled for Monday, October 18.
In addition to serving on the Battle River School Division Board from 2004 to
2010, Mr. Syed was also a member of the Board of the Camrose School District #1315
for several years (including serving as Chair), before regionalization took place
in 1996.
Battle River School Division Board Chair Cheryl Smith expressed her appreciation
for Mr. Syeds years of dedicated service. Hameed has always added
a thoughtful, practical, business perspective to our Board table. In addition,
he has balanced that point of view with a deep commitment to academic excellence
and making decisions that are in the best interests of students.
We have appreciated his contributions and, on behalf of the Board and staff
of Battle River, I would extend our thanks and best wishes to Hameed as he moves
forward.
Ms. Smith also reminds citizens of Camrose that nominations are open for positions
on the school board. We welcome anyone with a sincere interest to consider
running for election to the Board of Trustees, she says. Its
a rewarding role and I encourage local citizens to take the opportunity to have
a voice in the future of our childrens education.
Nomination papers for the position of School Board Trustee will be accepted between
the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Monday, September 20. Information about
the role of a school board trustee can be obtained through the Battle River School
Division website (www.brsd.ab.ca) and nomination papers can be picked up at BRSDs
office in Camrose.